Graceful spring color

Chapter 325 The Only One in the World
Xie Fengyue hid her whole body in the water. When the feeling of suffocation was about to swallow her, she suddenly emerged from the water, and water drops flowed down her forehead into her eyes.

She felt a little depressed.

It's really depressing.

She sat on the high hall for a long time and never lowered her head to see the wind and snow.

She thought she had become cold-hearted and used to seeing how difficult it was for people to survive in troubled times. But when she saw it again, her heart felt like it was being pinched by a ruthless hand, making it painful even to breathe. The lingering pain spread throughout her body and eventually turned into a sour astringency that wanted to flow out of her eyes.

The small town she conquered was a blessing in disguise. It was close to Huai'an City and was protected by the Langya clan and other powerful families. The two groups of robbers she encountered were normal people.

Even in such a fortunate situation, when she entered the city, those who came out to kneel to greet her had fear in their eyes, as if if Xie Fengyue showed even the slightest displeasure they would die by hitting the pillars on the spot to protect the trembling children behind them.

Such a wealthy small town, whether it is the city walls or the defenders in the city, still has the strength to fight, but if it encounters a rebel army, it will still become a meal.

Xie Fengyue couldn't help but wonder, what if it was a city that had long been occupied by officials who were just sitting there doing nothing?
Whether that depends on God's will.

The bath water had turned cold, and Xie Fengyue reluctantly got up.

She lay on her back on the couch as if her whole body was hollowed out. Zhezhi went in and out several times and called her several times, but she didn't answer.

"What are you thinking about?" Gongzi Yan's voice suddenly came out.

Xie Fengyue was not affected by him, and her eyes were still unfocused.

"Zhezhi said he called you several times but you didn't say anything, so he let me in to see you," he explained.

Xie Fengyue was drowsy, and she seemed to remember this incident.

Gongzi Yan saw that her expression was really not right, he half-knelt beside the couch, frowned slightly and touched her forehead with his hand. His expression gradually became solemn, and then he felt her pulse.

"What are you worrying about that has caused your blood to stagnate like this?"

Xie Fengyue understood what he said, and she curled her lips: "No wonder my period is delayed."

She was obviously trying to evade him by bringing up a topic that was difficult for Gongzi Yan to answer, but Gongzi Yan was not going to fall for it.

He stood up and dusted off the dust on his body, then took off his outer robe and sat down beside Xie Fengyue's bed. He gently held her hand, looked at her with a complex look that Xie Fengyue had never seen before, and said seriously, "It's been a long time since we talked to each other."

The first thing Xie Fengyue did when she wanted to escape was to pull out her hand that he was holding. She failed the first time, and he held her hand even tighter the second time.

"No matter what decision you make, I will stand by you. You should trust me." He looked lonely, as if he was hurt by Xie Fengyue's blatant escape.

Xie Fengyue sighed imperceptibly but did not rush to speak.

The two of them were in a stalemate. Finally, Xie Fengyue took a deep breath, held his hand and used the force to stand up. She leaned on the soft pillow and gestured to Gongzi Yan in an ambiguous way to look at the bathtub that Zhezhi had not yet put away.

Prince Yan didn't understand.

Xie Fengyue shook her head helplessly. They all came from a wealthy family, so how could they care about a small bathtub? This kind of thing appeared in front of them every day, just like ten fingers. Even a smart man like Gongzi Yan didn't know what she was pointing at.

Xie Fengyue asked, "Did you carry a bathtub with you when you marched in the past?"

Gongzi Yan understood a little, he pursed his lips and said lightly: "No."

"This is what I'm worried about." Xie Fengyue didn't point it out. She looked at Gongzi Yan's expression and knew that he must know what she was talking about.

Gongzi Yan pinched her fingers and said gently: "I won't bring a bathtub when I march because I'm a man. If I encounter a river or stream, I can just go down. But I will bring teacups and cooking utensils." When he said this, Xie Fengyue knew he was right, but only half.

She was too lazy to play charades.

"I'm worried about more than just this, Yizhi." Xie Fengyue smiled weakly and continued, "You and I are both from aristocratic families. We are both standing too high. People at a high position see everything as so insignificant, such as the lives of ordinary people in troubled times, such as the lives of followers. If I continue to act on my own, how many people will die? I dare not even think about it."

This topic was too heavy, and Gongzi Yan became a little depressed. Something unknown flashed in his eyes, as if it was his weakness when he first led the troops, or his ruthlessness when he slaughtered the clan with iron blood.

In a moment, he returned to normal and he understood what his Yue was worried about.

This dilemma also occurred to him when he first took over the military power of the Langya clan. It was a heavy feeling of controlling other people's lives. After all, his Yue was just a little girl. It was good enough for her to lay a solid foundation and act after planning. How could he ask her to do everything by herself?

Gongzi Yan gently touched her head and said in a very relaxed tone: "Sit in the hall, don't get caught in the wind and snow."

These short ten words shocked Xie Fengyue.

His words were a comfort and also a promise.

Xie Fengyue immediately refused as soon as she realized what was going on: "No, if you get involved in this dispute, it will represent the position of your Langya Wang family. You have been under siege for so long and have never let go of your position. Don't you just want to stay out of it? You can't get involved."

Gongzi Yan's eyebrows curved: "Just because of this? You're planning to run away without even saying hello?"

Xie Fengyue retorted: "I didn't leave without saying goodbye. I left Zhezhi and my father behind. Doesn't this prove how much I trust you?"

Gongzi Yan's whole body softened: "Yes, I know." He paused, "It is because I know that I cannot let my lady take any risks."

There was a red glow in her ears, and Xie Fengyue did not dare to look directly into Gongzi Yan's scorching eyes.

He held Xie Fengyue in his arms and patted her back gently: "My husband is so good at fighting, but he doesn't know how to use it. Where is the little girl who used to judge the situation?"

Xie Fengyue felt a little sour in the tip of his nose.

She said in a muffled voice: "I want to give up."

The meaning of giving up in these words is self-evident.

"I won't advise you. Just follow your heart. I will do whatever you want," he said.

If there is anyone in this world who can understand Xie Fengyue, then Gongzi Yan ranks second and no one can rank first.

If he spoke, whether to persuade her to continue or to give up, this so-called persuasion would actually add weight to her wavering thoughts, so Xie Fengyue would only be in a dilemma and hesitate to move forward.

But he left the decision entirely to her.

Then she really wanted to continue, for no other reason.

Just so that there can be fewer heart-wrenching looks of fear in this world.

After she made up her mind, her eyes became tough: "I want to go north to kill the barbarians and take back the lost land of Qian'an."

Gongzi Yan smiled with great satisfaction: "Then let's go."

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